Hi I'm Mike
I'm a Computer Science student at Carleton University specializing in Computer and Internet Security, with a minor in Business. I currently work as a Developer at the Department of National Defence and part-time as a patient food server at The Ottawa Hospital.
I'm passionate about cybersecurity, software engineering, and building end-to-end systems. I've developed projects ranging from vulnerability scanners to full-stack applications and database-driven platforms. With experience across a wide range of languages and tools, I enjoy solving real-world problems and continuously improving my technical skills.
Projects
Here's some of the projects I've built, showcasing my passion for security, backend development, and full-stack systems.
Featured Projects
Solaris - High School Tutoring Marketplace
Built a full-stack peer-to-peer tutoring marketplace connecting high school students with qualified tutors using Next.js, TypeScript, and Supabase. Implemented a booking system with availability management, secure payments via Moneris API, and integrated Daily.co for video sessions. Developed role-based dashboards, an admin portal, bilingual support (English/French), and Cloudflare Turnstile for bot detection.
Sports League Management System
Developed a Python and SQLite database for managing a flag football league with normalized schemas. Automated data population for player stats and enabled efficient scheduling, performance tracking, and analytics through optimized queries. Implemented data analysis features for player performance metrics, team statistics, and league-wide analytics.
Custom Encryption and Decryption Tool
A C-based command-line program that securely encrypts and decrypts user input using custom keys and bitwise operations. Features include personalized key generation, circular bit shifting, and a simple interactive interface. Demonstrates understanding of cryptographic principles and secure data handling.
Skills & Certifications
Here's a glimpse of the technologies I'm proficient with and the certifications I'm pursuing to sharpen my expertise.
Programming Languages
Tools & Frameworks
Certifications
ISC2 Certified in CybersecurityExperience & Education
My journey through professional growth and academic excellence.
B.Comp.Sc. (Honours) — Specialization in Computer and Internet Security, Minor in Business
Carleton University
•2022 - 2026
•CGPA: 10.6 / 12.0
Awards
- ★Pauline Jewett Scholarship
- ★Harry S. Southam Scholarship
- ★Lester B Pearson Scholarship
- ★E.W.R. Steacie Scholarship
Relevant Coursework
- â–¸Introduction to Systems Programming
- â–¸Abstract Data Types and Algorithms
- â–¸Database Management Systems
- â–¸Principles of Computer Networks
- â–¸Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- â–¸Object-Oriented Software Engineering
Clubs & Organizations
- 👥Carleton Lebanese Student Society (VP-Communications)
- 👥Carleton Computer Science Society (Member)
Patient Food Server
The Ottawa Hospital
•06/2022 - Present
- â–¸Delivered meals to patients while adhering to specific dietary restrictions and hospital hygiene protocols.
- â–¸Strengthened interpersonal communication through daily patient interactions and teamwork with hospital staff.
- â–¸Developed strong attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Junior Security Architect Intern
Shared Services Canada
•09/2023 - 12/2023
- â–¸Developed and optimized Power BI heatmaps for business capability alignment.
- â–¸Extracted and analyzed data from Excel and MS Project to visualize investments.
- â–¸Supported strategic decision-making with quantifiable project data.
Developer
Department of National Defence
•05/2025 - Present
- â–¸TBD
Contact Me
Interested in working together or have questions? Send me a message and I'll get back to you!